The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-04
TRACED TO KANSAS CITY.
TALBOT, THE DIAMOND THIEF,
JOURNEYS WESTWARD.
His supper at Thayer, Mo-, aud Ride
With Conductor Halnes-Flee-
ing From a Young Lady.
A LANDLADY'S FAVORABLE I'M.
PRESSIONS RUDELY SHAKEN.
How the Daring Young RObber
Eluded the POlice-A Telegraph
er's Unfortunate M stake.

Charles Talbot, the young night
clerk at the Gayoso Hotel, who
skipped Tuesday morning, carrying
with him the diamonds and other
jewels Of Mis-. Fanny Davenport, has
been traced to Kansas City. He left
on the l0:45 o'clock train on the
Ksnsas City road the morning OF the
robbery, taking passage at West Mem.
phis. Several gentlemen on board,
who had stopped at the Gay oso Hotel,
knew Talbot, but as no hing had
been heard OF the theft at that hour,
no particular importance ives attached
to bis journey.
SUPPER AT THAYER.
Mira. L. NJ. Arnold, who has charge
of the railway eating house at Thayer,
Mo-, about las miles west Of Memphis,
reached the city yesterday morning,
and was seen by an APPEAL reporter
at the Peabody. She sat ID that she
first learned of the imp ortance of her
transient guest through Cord actor
Foote, OF the inc oming train arriving
here Wednesday morning, There
were large number of passengers on
the west bound train who took supper
at her house Tuesday evening, and
among them Talbot. The lady has
in her employ bright mulstto boy
named
OSCAR GROVES,
formerly waiter at the Gayoso. He
became well acquainted with Talbot
while engaged in this city, aud as soon
as he got an opp rtunity remained
standing behind his chair at the table.
discussing affairs in Mem phis and
questioning Talbot as to his destina.
ton and the nature of his trip. To
all questions pertaining tn the latter
subjects the guest made evasive re-
plies, but otherwise seemed undis.
turbed and glad to meet with an old
Menu his acquaintance. As the train
remained there fifteen minutes, and
the interview between Groves and
Talbot continued nearly all the time,
the lsndlady's attention was attracted
toward them.
HE WAS A NICE YOUNG MAN.
When supper had been finished end
the train pulled out Mrs. Arnold called
Groves and asked him who the young
man was.
"His name is Charley Talbot, and
he is night clerk at the Gsyoso Hotel,
Memphis" answered the servant"
"He is certainly handsome and
nice looking young man." remarked
the landlRdy, who hen listened 10 a
lengthy laudation of his many good
traits from the lips of her waiter.
81 was employed in the same hotel
With Mr.. Talbot for long time" said
he, "aud we were always good friends.
He went from Cairo to Memphis and
began his service at the Gayoso in the
capacity OF bell boy. He enjoyed the
respect and confidence of all the at
taches, aid af,er filing various minor
positions was promoted to the night
clerkship. Oh. he's a nice young
man." concluded the enthusiastic
Groves, with considerable emphasis.
FLUSH WITH FINANCES.
Mrs. Arnold said Talbot was we'll
fixed in the way OF money. When he
came to settle his bill he handed her
80 cents, and when che looked at him
inquiringly, divining the intent, he
asked if that YVES not sufficient She
examined his features to see il they
were familiar or a regular travelling
man, who are charged only 80 cents,
and upon failure 10 recognize them as
such replied that the price was rs
cents. Without word OF objection
he pulled roll of bills from his vest
pocket, from which 500 note WAS Sc.
lected and banded over. As change
was not available just at the time be
was detained until other passengers
had settled, when the proper amount
was returned.
HE WAS NOT A NICE YOUNG MAN.
Early the next morning the east
bound train reached Thayer, and Con
ductor Foote mentioned the sensation
prevalent, among other things letting
slip the name of Talbot and his occu
pat on.
"Why, he took supper at my house
last night" remarked Mrs. Arnold.
"Are you sure OF that2" inquired
Conductor Foote.
almost positive" answered thu
lady, and for full confirmation OF hi
identity summoned the colored boy
Graves. He listened to the conduct
or's story of the theft, fight, etc, gav'
description OF Talbot, which tallieC
with the one related by Mr.. Foote
and all doubts were then removed
Mrs. Arnod's belief in a handsome
gsnteel appearance as an index to no
bility of character and unimpeachsbl
integrity received a severe shock from
the revelations, and she was no longe
disposed to RENE mbtr Talbot ss :"
nice young man."
A FORTUNATE. FELLOW.
When the reporter first learned yes
terdsy that Mrs. Arnold was in tn
city and could give some information
OF the mourned absentee, he immt
diately went to the Peabody aud sen
up his card. She was not in. Agar
few hours later, he repeated the al
tempt, with like result. Nothin
daunted by the two failures, he "Com
again." about 4:3O O'Clock pm, an
was rewarded with the int9lligenC
that the lady would receive HMM th
parlor. She soon appeared, dresse
in travelling costume and just on tn
eve OF leaving for the Kansas City d.
pot to return home. The reports
stated the object Of his visit and II
repeated forts to secure an audienc
SUE ONLY SAW THE NAME.
sit is. fortunate for you" 81
eaid, with smile, that / only glance
, at the name, for l had no desire to
! interviewed, and would have declin,
to see you" An explanation Of Il
I important results which might folio
any statement she might make !
lieved her mind Of any further mi
. givings,and she related the facts givt
= above.
/. "Have you not been interviewed
: at least one other repnTtsr today
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